INFLUENCE OF ACIDIC DIET ON PREMATURE ORAL AGING SYNDROME

Abstract

Premature oral aging syndrome (PEA) is a condition that occurs with the association of several factors, both pathological and related to people's lifestyle, which cause changes in oral health. This condition is deeply related to non-carious diseases, which are essential for its diagnosis. In general, clinical aspects are manifested by aging of the oral cavity, which are incompatible with physiological age. The acidic diet has a great effect on the progression of premature oral aging due to its biocorrosion potential that can cause damage to dental structures, raising the following question: do dietary habits have a significant influence on the manifestation of premature oral aging syndrome? This study has the general objective of conducting a bibliographic review on the effects of an acidic diet on premature oral aging. The specific objectives are to understand the potential for biocorrosion in dental structures; identify non-carious diseases caused by frequent contact with acidic foods; and propose measures to prevent and control these effects resulting from eating habits. This study consists of a qualitative and descriptive approach. The literature review was conducted by searching physical books and the Pubmed, SciELO, ResearchGate, and BVS databases, in English and Portuguese. In view of this, this research contributed to a good understanding of the effects that frequent consumption of acidic foods can cause on oral health, as well as the measures that can be taken to reduce the damage caused to teeth, thus preventing premature oral aging.